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The Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala
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19 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 3HRS

The Ultimate Chicken Tikka Masala

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This version of the classic Indian spiced curry chicken dish is packed full of flavor. Makes a great dinner for the whole family!
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Using the cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago as my base, please follow me on a delicious culinary tour of the islands.
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This version of the classic Indian spiced curry chicken dish is packed full of flavor. Makes a great dinner for the whole family!
3HRS
Total Time
$2.02
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Vegetable Oil
4 tsp
Vegetable Oil
Garlic
1 tsp
Garlic, crushed
Fresh Ginger
1 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger, grated
Salt
2 tsp
Plain Yogurt
3/4 cup
Plain Yogurt
Ground Cardamom
1 tsp
Ground Cardamom
Ground Coriander
1 tsp
Ground Coriander
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
1 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Onion
1
Large Onion, chopped
Tomato
2
Medium Tomatoes, chopped
Coconut Milk
1 1/4 cups
Coconut Milk
Honey
1 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
508
Fat
29.3 g
Protein
47.5 g
Carbs
10.8 g
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step 1
Cut off any of the excess fat on the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (3 lb).
step 2
Season the chicken with Salt (2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Plain Yogurt (3/4 cup), Ground Cardamom (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Ground Turmeric (1 Tbsp), Garam Masala (1 Tbsp), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp), Vegetable Oil (4 tsp) and Garlic (1 tsp).
step 3
Mix well so that the chicken is all coated with the spices evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours.
step 4
In a large pot over medium heat, add Clarified Butter (2 Tbsp).
step 4 In a large pot over medium heat, add Clarified Butter (2 Tbsp).
step 5
Place all the chicken pieces in the pan and cook the chicken through, about 10 minutes. Once cooked remove onto a plate.
step 6
Into the pan still on medium heat, add the Onion (1) and Tomatoes (2).
step 7
Add Coconut Milk (1 1/4 cups) to the bowl where the chicken marinated in spices and mix that together. Pour into the pan to deglaze the bottom. Add a few tablespoons of water and raise the heat to a boil.
step 8
Chop up the chicken into large chunks and it back into the pot with sauce. Add Honey (1 Tbsp) and let it bubble for 5 minutes while stirring gently.
step 9
Add some Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp). Serve and enjoy!
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Tags
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
Winter
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